Finance Manager

CAREERS

Finance Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the full accounting function of the organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial visibility across all projects and entities. This role manages the accounting team, while partnering closely with executive leadership to support financial performance, job costing, and strategic decision-making.

This is a leadership role within a growing construction company, ideal for someone who can operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ACCOUNTING & LEADERSHIP OVERSIGHT

  • Provide skilled leadership to the accounting team in daily operations

  • Oversee timely and accurate execution of all accounting functions, including:

    • Accounts receivable and progress billings

    • Accounts payable and subcontractor payments

    • Payroll processing and reporting

  • Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

  • Oversee financial systems and tools

FINANCIAL REPORTING & RISK ANALYSIS

  • Oversee preparation and review of monthly financial statements across all entities

  • Partner with ownership to review financial performance and key metrics

  • Ensure accuracy of job cost reporting and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules

  • Provide financial insights and analysis to support operational decisions

  • Oversee business insurance programs and risk management strategies

  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and efficiencies

JOB COSTING & CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTING

  • Supervise project-level financial tracking, including:

    • Budget vs. actual analysis

    • Cost forecasting

    • Revenue recognition

  • Collaborate with Project Managers and Estimators to ensure accurate job cost reporting

  • Support contract schedule updates and financial forecasting

  • Oversee vendor payments and subcontractor compliance (including lien waivers)

  • Monitor and manage daily cash flow and liquidity needs

BUDGETING & STRATEGIC PLANNING

  • Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with ownership

  • Develop and maintain financial forecasts

  • Support strategic planning initiatives with financial modeling and scenario analysis

EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS

  • Serve as primary point of contact for:

    • External accountants and auditors

    • Tax advisors

    • Banking partners

  • Lead year-end close and tax preparation processes

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.

  • 5–8 years of accounting experience, with construction industry experience required.

  • Experience managing a team.

  • Proficiency with accounting and construction management software; Procore and Sage experience required.

  • Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition in construction, and financial statement preparation.

  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, and life insurance.